Experience

Opera San José

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Manager

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Manages the general administration of all productions, working closely with the creative team, production and administrative staff. Acts as a liaison between Artistic Team, Production Team, Theater Facility Management team, and artists.Promoted from Production Assistant & Assistant Stage Manager to Production Manager. Manages all production department contracting, on-boarding, payment and reconciliation for production personnel and production-related staff hires, including but not limited to Directors, Designers, Stage Managers, Choreographers, Child Wranglers, Crew, and Designer revival rights & royalties. Organizes and leads all production meetings; manages and tracks design deadlines and deliverables; and supports healthy and effective production department communication in order to effectively and efficiently move projects forward on time and on budget. Creates, maintains and distributes the OSJ Master Production Calendars and Master Season Calendar as well as production-specific information. Assists with OSJ production rental inquiries including scheduling meetings, supporting communication, tracking payments, and assisting with staff travel arrangements. Manages the administrative venue-specific tasks while in residence, including security cards and keys, parking, EMT scheduling, door guards, and HVAC needs. Observes, updates, and assists in revising as necessary, current health & safety practices. Manage the OSJ digital media and archival video library, including timely uploading and organization of all production files.Manage and update the OSJ production history database. Served as assistant stage manager for mainstage productions, as well as events in the Heiman Media Lab and offsite Bay Area venues. Show less



Modesto Symphony Orchestra

• Modesto, California

• Operations Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Oct 2021

  Administers the planning and management of orchestra musicians, guest artists, youth orchestra, and all production elements and repertoire. Functions as a liaison between the orchestra musicians (Player’s Committee and AFM Local 12), artistic staff and the Modesto Symphony Orchestra Association Staff and Board. Coordinates activities and scheduling with librarian, personnel manager, artistic staff, guest artists and conductors, Gallo Center production staff, youth orchestra staff, youth orchestra students and families, and local music educators. Overseeing musicians per service payroll and ensures best possible physical working conditions for the orchestra, conductors and guest artists. Working closely with Music Director, guest conductors, and President & CEO, manages procurement of supplies, licenses, services, and equipment for operational purposes and supervises all facility and equipment rental as well as all on-stage set up. Maintains appropriate cost controls of the annual budget while maintaining artistic integrity and upholding the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Submits media reports to the American Federation of Musicians in accordance with the Integrated Media Agreement. Meets with the Players Committee to share information and discuss issues of concerns, creates agendas and takes detailed notes of each Player’s Committee meeting. Addresses personnel issues in accordance with the CBA including bowing timeline, tenure process, music distribution, and distribution of annual Personal Service Agreements. Manages line item expenses throughout each fiscal year with the aim of meeting budget goals. Show less



SaltBay Chamberfest

• Damariscotta, Maine

• Production Manager

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Facilitated all practical needs of rehearsals and concerts throughout a three week chamber festival. Oversaw and execute various facets of concert production. Managed social media accounts including: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Communicated, coordinated, and saw to the artistic needs of many noteworthy musicians and guest artists. Facilitated all practical needs of rehearsals and concerts throughout a three week chamber festival. Oversaw and execute various facets of concert production. Managed social media accounts including: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Communicated, coordinated, and saw to the artistic needs of many noteworthy musicians and guest artists.



SYMPHONICITY THE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF VIRGINIA BEACH

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Manager

  • Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  Oversaw all technical aspects of Symphonicity rehearsals and performances at the Sandler Center. Maintained close communication with Music Director, Executive Director, Sandler staff, Personnel Managers, as well as various guest artists. Responsibilities included: creating seating diagrams for rehearsals and performances including timely updates, managing sound, projection, and lighting requirements, as well as the handling of percussion equipment. Oversaw all technical aspects of Symphonicity rehearsals and performances at the Sandler Center. Maintained close communication with Music Director, Executive Director, Sandler staff, Personnel Managers, as well as various guest artists. Responsibilities included: creating seating diagrams for rehearsals and performances including timely updates, managing sound, projection, and lighting requirements, as well as the handling of percussion equipment.



Sandler Center for the Performing Arts

• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deck Electrician

  • Apr 2016 - Jul 2019



Virginia Symphony Orchestra

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Stage Manager

  • Dec 2015 - Jul 2019

  Traveling to different venues around the area and setting up the orchestra, and striking everything after a performance or concert. Responsibilities included: overseeing crew members, percussion handling, storage organization, driving the VSO’s 26’ truck, expert familiarity with orchestra set-up and concert etiquette, as well as the assembly of: risers, music stands, chairs, stand lights, and extension cords. Aided in the audition process: preparing audition facilities and assisting in running of auditions; preparing and distributing audition materials and supplies greeting and assisting candidates; assisting supervisors and committee members as needed. Show less



SevenVenues - City of Norfolk | Department of Cultural Facilities, Arts & Entertainment

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Stagehand

  • Feb 2018 - Jun 2019



Virginia Opera

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Stagehand

  • Oct 2015 - May 2019



Virginia Arts Festival

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Stagehand

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2018



MasterWorks Festival

• Winona Lake, Indiana

• Orchestra Manager

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

  Oversaw all aspects of music production at a major performing arts festival. Worked closely with guest conductors, instrumental and vocal faculty, advanced student musicians, and guest soloists from major symphony orchestras. Main focus was overseeing every practical and logistical aspect (setting up/tearing down before and after rehearsal, moving equipment, overseeing the orchestra rehearsals, and house managing concerts) for the various instrumental music programs including: two orchestras, chamber ensembles, string intensive studies, wind intensive studies and the piano program. Show less